Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 pound

penne

28 ounce

plum tomatoes

diced

15 ounce

tomato sauce

0.25 cup

dry white wine

1.5 tsp

extra virgin olive oil

2 unit

garlic cloves

minced

0.5 pound

lean ground veal

0.5 cup

fresh basil

chopped

1 pinch

coarse salt

1 pinch

freshly ground black pepper

Step 1
~3 min

Cook penne according to package directions until al dente.

Step 2
~3 min

Drain the cooked penne and set aside.

Step 3
~3 min

In a 4-quart saucepan, combine diced plum tomatoes, tomato sauce, and dry white wine.

Step 4
~3 min

Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook while preparing the veal.

Step 5
~3 min

In a nonstick skillet, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.

Step 6
~3 min

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

Step 7
~3 min

Add lean ground veal to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.

Step 8
~3 min

Drain any excess fat from the skillet.

Step 9
~3 min

Pat the cooked veal with paper towels to remove any remaining fat.

Step 10
~3 min

Add the cooked veal to the simmering tomato sauce.

Step 11
~3 min

Season the sauce with chopped fresh basil, coarse salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 12
~3 min

Simmer the sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 13
~3 min

Divide the cooked penne into individual serving bowls.

Step 14
~3 min

Top each bowl of penne with a generous portion of the veal sauce.

Step 15
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer sauce, add a splash of heavy cream at the end.

Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.

Adjust the amount of garlic to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Moderate
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad and crusty bread.

Pair with a glass of Chianti.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caesar salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

A staple of Italian-American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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